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Disney's first foray into feature length animation was a major event back in 1937, but Disney continues to fear the concept of an older film production, and nowhere makes note that the films if almost ninety years old, and only that it's a 2023 release.
And yet, the artwork is emblazoned with Disney 100, which would lead some to believe that they were involved in filmmaking before the 2020s.
I've hated pretty much every animated film that Disney has released on home video because of numerous problems - digital scrubbing of grain and detail, new-fangled color interpretations - none of which were the fault of their archival team. This must have been a decision made at a high level.
With their earlier 4k release of the (shhh... 1951) Cinderella, all is forgiven, and whatever exec ruling destroyed their films, seems to have been retracted.
Snow White is gorgeous!
I've not compared, but at least from memory, it also seems to have returned to, if not an earlier color palette, at least to a more accurate overall appearance. Highlights, even with HDR, are more muted, and the film has an overall less contrasty appearance, much like original prints, which one would presume were printed with the silver record.
Aspect ratio seems incorrectly stated as 1.33, but who cares.
We seem to be entering a new world of newly restored Disney animated features, and collectors of 4k UHD physical media are the immediate beneficiaries.
As the the audio, it appears to be only in 5.1, without the original monaural.
As to what point that everyone is waiting for, the packaging is lovely. A simple, yet elegant illustration in full color with a metallic underlay. The title is in blue and embossed, for a high-end appearance, with gold and silver metallic added for emphasis. Yet another first edition that could be worth thousands in the future, so best to grab one at current prices.
Image – 5 (HDR)
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 6
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Absolutely!
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - 6
RAH
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And yet, the artwork is emblazoned with Disney 100, which would lead some to believe that they were involved in filmmaking before the 2020s.
I've hated pretty much every animated film that Disney has released on home video because of numerous problems - digital scrubbing of grain and detail, new-fangled color interpretations - none of which were the fault of their archival team. This must have been a decision made at a high level.
With their earlier 4k release of the (shhh... 1951) Cinderella, all is forgiven, and whatever exec ruling destroyed their films, seems to have been retracted.
Snow White is gorgeous!
I've not compared, but at least from memory, it also seems to have returned to, if not an earlier color palette, at least to a more accurate overall appearance. Highlights, even with HDR, are more muted, and the film has an overall less contrasty appearance, much like original prints, which one would presume were printed with the silver record.
Aspect ratio seems incorrectly stated as 1.33, but who cares.
We seem to be entering a new world of newly restored Disney animated features, and collectors of 4k UHD physical media are the immediate beneficiaries.
As the the audio, it appears to be only in 5.1, without the original monaural.
As to what point that everyone is waiting for, the packaging is lovely. A simple, yet elegant illustration in full color with a metallic underlay. The title is in blue and embossed, for a high-end appearance, with gold and silver metallic added for emphasis. Yet another first edition that could be worth thousands in the future, so best to grab one at current prices.
Image – 5 (HDR)
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA 5.1)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Plays nicely with projectors - Yes
Makes use of and works well in 4k - 6
Upgrade from Blu-ray - Absolutely!
Worth your attention - 10
Slipcover rating - 6
RAH
Thank you for supporting HTF when you preorder using the link below. As an Amazon Associate, HTF earns from qualifying purchases. If you are using an adblocker you will not see link.
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